Art Hop #3 Mystery Cache
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This cache is not at the posted coordinates. Going there will not help you fine the cache container. You must solve the field puzzle to get the coordinates of the cache.
This is a series of three caches and a final puzzle which can only be found after finding the three field puzzle caches in the series. Each cache in the series will require you to go to a location where there is a mural painted on a wall in the downtown Banning area. Once there you will need to gather some information and complete the math calculations to get the coordinates for the cache represented. After calculating the correct coordinates you will need to find the container and sign the log. Inside each of the three containers there will be a part of the coordinates for the Art Hop Final cache location. A mode of transportation other than you feet will be required to complete all three caches and the final. To limit the mileage driven I recommend you work all three caches, Art Hop #1, #2, and #3 at the same time although it is not required or necessary.
Caches in the series:
Art Hop #1
Art Hop #2
Art Hop #3
Art Hop Final
For this cache Art Hop #3:
Go to waypoint Art #4 and answer these questions.
#1. How many 4 legged animals?
#2. How many men on the stagecoach?
Now the math:
North Calculation: Start with the answer to #1 above; multiply by 286, subtract 192, divide by the answer to #1 above, then add your answer to the posted North coordinates. The answer is the cache North coordinate.
West Calculation: Start with the answer to #2 above; add 1978, divide by the answer to #1 above add your answer to the posted West coordinates. The answer is the cache West coordinate. You can check your math here:
Don’t forget to get the information on the log for the “Art Hop Final” cache.
Additional Hints
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8805